Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

21,193population

28.1median age

This community is a community of 21,193 with a median age of 28.1. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (80.6%) with a significant White community (14.8%). Median household income is $71,215. 73.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, with a median home value of $335,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

80.6%17,079

White

14.8%3,130

Asian

2.5%524

Black

1.3%272

Two or More

0.8%164

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%319

High School Diploma

25.2%3,014

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%947

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%2,046

Associate's Degree

8.2%977

Bachelor's Degree

7.8%935

Master's Degree

3.4%404

Professional Degree

0.8%98

Doctorate

0.2%25

HS or Higher

73.4%

BA or Higher

12.2%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

$335,800median home value

$1,253median rent

64.7%homeownership

5,924total units

4.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.7%

Renter 35.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%279

$50K–$100K

2.4%89

$100K–$150K

5%183

$150K–$200K

3.5%130

$200K–$300K

23.3%855

$300K–$500K

45.1%1,657

$500K–$1M

12%441

$1M+

1.1%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

252

$750–$1,000

278

$1,000–$1,250

368

$1,250–$1,500

311

$1,500–$2,000

465

$2,000+

194

Year Built

2020 or later

11%653

2010–2019

14.2%842

2000–2009

15.6%927

1990–1999

12.2%723

1980–1989

6.1%363

1970–1979

12%712

1960–1969

6.7%396

1950–1959

12.6%746

1940–1949

1.7%98

1939 or earlier

7.8%464

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.1%3,809

Electricity

28.7%1,628

Solar

2.4%136

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%83

No Fuel

0.3%16

Other

0.1%5

Household Economyi

$71,215median household income

$24,156per capita income

20.3%poverty rate

5.8%unemployment

9,254labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%157

$10K–$15K

5%286

$15K–$20K

3.4%193

$20K–$25K

3.4%191

$25K–$30K

3.2%181

$30K–$35K

3.5%198

$35K–$40K

7.9%447

$40K–$45K

3.6%205

$45K–$50K

4.1%235

$50K–$60K

6.2%354

$60K–$75K

10.4%592

$75K–$100K

12%679

$100K–$125K

12.8%726

$125K–$150K

5.1%289

$150K–$200K

10.9%619

$200K+

5.7%325

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,02123.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,359

Philippines

201

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,341

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,713

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

461(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured